Podcasts

Introducing Protégé™ for Barristers

Lycijoy Ferrer — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:34:00 GMT

What can Protégé do for Australian barristers and how can it transform the way you work?

In this episode, Laura Procter and Jo Nealon from LexisNexis® unpack four key litigation workflows in the current version of Protégé. See how you can work faster using legal AI while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and high professional standards. Examine the evidence for yourself – watch it today!

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What’s Next for Legal Work?

Lycijoy Ferrer — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Introducing Protégé™ Legal AI Workflows

What does legal AI look like in practice for Australian lawyers?

In this episode, we explore how Protégé legal AI workflows support legal work across complex legal matters, grounded in authoritative legal content, your organisation’s own knowledge, and your way of working.

Jeff Reihl, Technology Chairman, LexisNexis®, and Jennifer Bannan, Head of Strategic Partnerships, LexisNexis, unpack how structured, end-to-end workflows help legal teams work faster while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and professional responsibility.

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Legal AI Workflows in 2026: What Really Matters Beyond the Technology

Lycijoy Ferrer — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:02:00 GMT

In this episode of Legal Talk, host Jennifer Bannan, Head of Strategic Partnerships at LexisNexis®, talks with Katy Fixter, Managing Director of LexisNexis APAC, to explore the next evolution of artificial intelligence in the legal industry: AI-powered legal workflows. Moving beyond standalone generative AI tools, the discussion focuses on how AI is becoming embedded into the way legal work actually gets done, across research, drafting, review, and analysis. Katy explains why senior leaders should prioritise integrated workflows grounded in authoritative legal content, rather than relying on general-purpose AI tools that risk hallucinations and professional sanctions. The conversation highlights the critical role of trusted, licensed content in ensuring accuracy, traceability, and responsible AI use.

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LexisNexis Legal Talk Podcast: The New Aged Care Act – What Lawyers Need to Know

Lycijoy Ferrer — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:41:00 GMT

Discover key reforms in Australia’s New Aged Care Act with LexisNexis. Learn how the rights-based framework impacts lawyers & aged care practice.(read more)

Competition and Non-Competes: What Now?

Lycijoy Ferrer — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 01:27:00 GMT

The Australian Government plans to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle-income workers by 2027, pending consultation and legislation. This move follows global trends, with the US Federal Trade Commission introducing a similar ban in 2024.

In our latest podcast, we unpack the implications of this reform through a competition law lens, exploring Treasury’s concerns around reduced job mobility, wage stagnation, and barriers to skilled labour. We also examine:

The current enforceability of non-compete clauses
How they must align with legitimate business interests
Practical steps to review contracts and adopt alternative protections

Beyond the tech – Why content is key in legal AI

Peterpaul Yusikee — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:51:00 GMT

While technology powers legal AI, it is the content that truly fuels its impact. In this episode, we explore why high-quality, legal content is essential to delivering accurate, AI outcomes. From legal research to drafting and decision support, we break down how content shapes performance, and why firms need to look beyond the tech to unlock real value. We also spotlight Protégé, the new Lexis+ AI assistant, that integrates seamlessly into a lawyer’s workflow taking productivity to a whole new level. Join us as we unpack the hidden engine behind effective legal AI.

Legal AI evolves: Exploring agentic AI and Its Impact on legal practice

Jessie Pasia — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Dive into the next evolution of legal tech with our latest Legal Talk podcast Legal AI Evolves: Exploring Agentic AI and Its Impact on Legal Practice. Discover what agentic AI is and how it's transforming the way lawyers and legal teams work - streamlining workflows, enhancing client service and taking productivity to the next level. Hear more about how LexisNexis is staying ahead of the curve with its next-generation Lexis+ AI assistant, Protégé. Whether you are a legal professional or simply curious about where AI is headed, this episode is packed with practical insights and forward-looking perspectives. Tune in now.(read more)

Responsible legal AI innovation

Candy — Mon, 13 May 2024 05:43:00 GMT

Curious about legal AI and how it works?

Join Jo Wade, Senior Director Global Products at LexisNexis^®Asia & Pacific, and Seeta Bodke, Head of Core Product at LexisNexis Pacific, as they shed light on common queries that arise during a firm or legal department's AI journey.

Discover how large language models power legal AI, how you can ensure data security, accuracy of outputs while managing hallucinations and using AI approaches such as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to address them.

Tune in as we unravel the intricacies of AI adoption, equipping you to embrace this transformative shift in the legal industry.

Transforming legal work: Customer insights shaping Lexis+AI’s evolution

Candy — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 05:24:00 GMT

During their recent visit to Australia, Jeff Reihl- Chief Technology Officer and Jamie Buckley – Chief Product Officer from LexisNexis^® Global joined Greg Dickason, Managing Director of Asia & Pacific in the Legal Talk podcast to delve into the transformative impact of generative AI on legal work. Drawing insights from experiences in the US, they elaborate on the collaborative development journey of Lexis+ AI^® with customers. Moreover, they discussed the robust guardrails in place to ensure the confidentiality and security of user interactions and accurate answers grounded in authoritative LexisNexis content with linked citations.

How is generative AI disrupting legal workflows?

Candy — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:48:00 GMT

Explore key areas where AI is reshaping traditional processes, from search, drafting, document analysis, and summarisation to contract analytics and litigation support.

Join Belle Jing, Partner-Marque Lawyers, and Katherine Llewellyn, Executive Director, Practical Guidance-LexisNexis^® in our Legal Talk podcast, as they take you through the transformative impact of generative AI on legal workflows and discuss the evolution of existing roles and the emergence of new ones as organisations prepare to navigate this technological shift.

Merger-law revamp could change the regulatory landscape for Australian dealmakers

Candy — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:06:00 GMT

The Australian government is weighing up proposals for the overhaul of the country’s merger laws — proposals that are likely to bring to an end the existing voluntary notification mechanism. If the changes go through, they will increase the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s oversight of concerning deals that may now go undetected.

In today’s Legal Talk podcast, we examine the implications of the proposed changes and discuss the regulatory obstacles that Australian dealmakers need to clear before they can complete a merger or acquisition. We also cover the practicalities of how competition lawyers in Australia are managing M&A activity amidst evolving regulations. LexisNexis^® competition law intelligence tool, Caselex, can help Australian lawyers navigate these issues.

Roadmap for Directors in 2024

Candy — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:42:00 GMT

Ben McLaughlin is a senior partner with Baker McKenzie, advising on mergers & acquisitions in healthcare & life sciences. He has just been awarded Lawyer of the Year, Life Sciences, Sydney, for 2024. Ben has extensive experience in advising Boards on corporate governance issues.

Elizabeth Lane is a corporate lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law and corporate governance matters and she has acted on numerous private equity and M&A transactions. Elizabeth is the Senior Legal Writer at LexisNexis for Practical Guidance Corporations.

It has never been a more dynamic time to be a director. Amidst a challenging landscape where stakeholder expectations and regulatory priorities are evolving at lightening speed, directors must know where they stand on key corporate governance issues as they face a volatile geopolitical and economic climate.

The Legal Talk podcast ‘Roadmap for Directors in 2024 covers an extensive range of critical priorities for Directors in 2024. Our presenters examine the challenges and opportunities for directors as they navigate the evolving corporate governance landscape in 2024. They will be sharing a roadmap to help directors overcome the hurdles that lie ahead.

Roadmap for Directors in 2024 – Part 1

In Part 1, our speakers explore how directors can effectively manage their continuous disclosure obligations, comply with ESG issues*, ensure their boards are cyber-fit, and adjust to the impact of Generative AI on business.

Please refer to the Treasury’s policy position statement here for further details.

Addendum to ESG & Mandatory Climate Reporting

On 27^th March 2024, the mandatory climate reporting regime was introduced into the House of Representatives as the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Bill). The Bill was introduced following consultation on an exposure draft of the Bill.

Under the Bill, the reporting requirements apply to Group 1 entities (being the largest reporting entities as they can satisfy at least two of three criteria: >$500 million revenue or $1 billion gross assets or > 500 employees) in respect of financial years starting on or after 1 January 2025 (this date was originally 1 July 2024 under the exposure draft). This extension means that Group 1 entities with 30 June and 30 September financial year ends are being given some breathing room as they will not be required to prepare their first sustainability report until 12 months after the date which was originally proposed.

The detailed content relating to the climate disclosure requirements proposed under the Bill will be set out in new accounting standards being developed by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). The AASB has released consultation drafts of the standards and submissions closed on 1 March 2024.

Roadmap for Directors in 2024 – Part 2

During part 2 of the podcast, our speakers discuss fundamental corporate governance issues such as the Directors and Officers insurance market, litigation funding, how to balance corporate governance tasks while focusing on the big picture, and the highs and lows of non-executive director appointments.

Building the future of legal services with legal AI

Candy — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:50:00 GMT

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, lawyers and law firms are embracing a spectrum of innovative technologies that will shape the future of legal practice. Navigating the journey from the current state to a future where legal AI enhances efficiency, ensures a rewarding experience, and provides a solid return on investment can be challenging for legal professionals.

In this podcast, Greg Dickason, Managing Director - LexisNexis^® Asia & Pacific and Claire Linwood, Local Product Lead - LexisNexis Asia & Pacific, delve into the essential considerations for investing in a legal AI solution. They explore strategies to effectively leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and address crucial issues such as the importance of trustworthy legal content.

Listen to the podcast and gain insights into the transformative potential of legal AI.

Join Lexis^® AI Insider and help shape the future of legal tech with generative AI: https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-au/products/artificial-intelligence.

In-house Legal in the Era of Generative AI

Candy — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:42:00 GMT

How are leading General Counsels planning for their team’s future so they can deliver great service to their organisation?

The Legal Talk Podcast Legal Talk: In-house Legal in the Era of Generative AI was hosted Ali Dibbenhall, General Counsel at LexisNexis^® Pacific who welcomed Ian McDougall, Global General Counsel for LexisNexis, and Lindsay O'Connor, General Manager of Content in Australia for an informative discussion.

This podcast explores ways in which in-house legal teams can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and in particular, generative AI to improve the efficiency, quality, and value of legal service delivery. The speakers discuss the opportunities, risks, and some use cases for in-house counsel that you may like to consider. Along the way, they share some practical tips and best practices for managing the risks and expectations of using AI tools, both within your business and with external stakeholders.

How can legal leaders create a high-functioning in-house legal department?

In-house lawyers typically have a great overview of the business and its needs and use their expertise and judgment to provide guidance and recommendations to stakeholders.

Great in-house legal leaders regularly assess their team and their organisation’s pain points, goals, and drivers to decide what kind of work they want to do in-house and what they want to outsource.

Legal teams are often structured as either a team of generalists or specialists. Many organizations operate a generalist model, similar to a family medical practice that handles most legal needs internally and then refers out specialised work. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach - each legal team must align to their business needs.

The importance of having a clear mission statement, a suitable structure, and a range of solutions, tools and processes in place that optimise the legal department's performance can’t be overstated. This might include Lean 6 Sigma, automation, self-help tools or “stop lists” to eliminate low-value work and free up your staff for more strategic and impactful work.

How can in-house lawyers use generative AI tools to achieve the strategic goals of their business?

Generative AI solutions have the potential to improve the efficiency, quality, and value of legal service delivery. Among the most popular use cases are

Drafting contracts
Reviewing and summarising documents
Creating training materials
Proofreading content

There is an important distinction to be made between open AI models trained on the public web, which are trained on unreliable or biased data and can produce biased or misleading answers, versus closed AI models trained on high-quality, relevant data sets and content such as the data produced by LexisNexis.

Managing the risks of generative AI, like inaccurate outputs must be considered carefully. Being aware of some of the risks such as privacy, data security, currency, accuracy, and bias also requires careful governance within an organization.

Establishing relevant policies, educating staff, restricting sensitive data inputs, and fact-checking AI outputs are some of the practical tips and best practices for managing the risks associated with using generative AI tools.

How can you foster a culture of innovation both within your legal team and the organisation?

In the podcast, Lindsay O’Connor emphasises starting with a specific problem, not just implementing technology for its own sake or expecting generative AI to be a silver bullet. Fostering a culture of innovation by allowing controlled AI experimentation to gather insights and build internal support will be critical to embracing change and bringing your staff along the journey while addressing any knowledge gaps.

Regarding advising business leaders, Ian notes that General Counsels should take a leadership role in business-critical risks like Intellectual Property loss. He says the legal department should advise like with any other risk, depending on the stakeholder relationship.

The key takeaways for in-house lawyers are to understand generative AI's capabilities and limitations, to consider implementing it as one efficiency tool among many, and to take an incremental approach to adoption. Many in-house legal teams are gradually embracing the use of artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency, quality, and value of legal service delivery. Yet the opportunities and risks of using new technologies cannot be ignored.

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Hosts

Ian McDougall, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, LexisNexis

Ian McDougall is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the LexisNexis, Legal & Professional division of RELX Group. Mr. McDougall is also President of the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation. A non-profit charitable organization established to advance the Rule of Law.Mr. McDougall joined LexisNexis in 2004 as Vice President and Legal Director for LexisNexis International (LNI), where he oversaw the legal function for the region.At LexisNexis, Mr. McDougall has stepped into varying roles,...

Lindsay O'Connor, Head of Core Product – LexisNexis Pacific

Formerly a lawyer, Lindsay now manages a team of talented Product Managers with responsibility for driving new products developments as well as the roadmaps for existing products. Having once been a customer of LexisNexis, Lindsay is passionate about driving efficiency improvements for lawyers enabling them to spend more time building their practice and achieving the best results for their clients. We took the opportunity to ask Lindsay a few questions about LexisNexis new service, Lexis...

Ali Dibbenhall, Head of Legal, Asia-Pacific, LexisNexis

As Head of Legal for the Asia & Pacific Region, Ali works with LexisNexis’ APAC businesses to achieve their commercial and strategic objectives, while navigating the legal, regulatory and compliance framework that supports them. Providing legally sound, commercially driven and practical advice, Ali and her team serve as advisers and partners to the business in managing legal risk from day-to-day matters through to complex strategic initiatives.Ali has held senior legal roles across a variety of...

This is my Masterclass: The Capabilities of Large Language Models - Where Do We Draw the Line?

Candy — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:54:00 GMT

Large Language Models, such as GPT, have captured the spotlight globally with their seemingly limitless capabilities. From natural language processing to matter creation and even coding, these models have shown remarkable promise in the legal profession. However, as with any powerful tool, there are also potential risks and ethical concerns that need to be addressed. So, where do we draw the line?

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